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Uncle Giuseppe's, Inc.

Candy Clerk (PT)

Greenvale, NY · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Our Candy Clerks are outgoing and approachable, delivering excellent customer service to customers at our Candy counter. This is a fun and exciting position, making various types of candy options ...

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Uncle Giuseppe's, Inc.

Candy Clerk (FT)

Ramsey, NJ · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Description FT Candy Clerk - Ramsey, NJ Come work at the sweetest counter in NJ! Our Candy Clerks are friendly, approachable, and focused on delivering outstanding service at our gourmet candy and ...

Uncle Giuseppe's, Inc.

Candy Clerk (FT)

Greenvale, NY · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Our Greenvale, NY Store is excited to add a Full-Time Candy Clerk to its growing team! If you love creating memorable customer experiences and working around gourmet treats, this is the role for you.

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Uncle Giuseppe's, Inc.

Candy Clerk (PT)

Morris Plains, NJ · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

If you love candy, have a friendly personality, and enjoy creating great customer experiences, this is the perfect spot for you. What You'll Do: * Greet customers and help them find their favorite ...

Papabubble

Candy-Helper

Houston, TX · On-site

Salary: $7.25+ w/ Tips Papabubble is a global artisan candy brand known for handcrafted sweets made fresh daily with creativity and flair. Our Houston shop is growing, and were looking for energetic ...

Uncle Giuseppe's, Inc.

Espresso-Candy Manager

Levittown, NY · On-site

$64.35K - $65K/yr

Description Full-Time Espresso-Candy Manager - LEVITTOWN, NY! Do you have a sweet tooth and a passion for coffee? Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace is looking for a Full-Time Espresso-Candy Manager for ...

SmartBrains.io

Cotton Candy Maker

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

Description Cotton Candy Maker Join our team as a Cotton Candy Maker in Fairbanks and transform simple ingredients into delightful, fluffy creations that bring joy to customers of all ages! About ...

Lehi Valley Trading Company

Pack Candy

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

Pack Candy NO Experience Necessary 1:30PM-10PM Monday-Friday * Earn Paid Time off, Holiday Pay, Sick Pay * Full time only * Family Friendly environment Job Details * You will be packing candy and ...

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How much do candy jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for candy in the United States is $13.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $14.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Candy Maker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Candy Maker, you need knowledge of food science, confectionery techniques, and food safety regulations, often supported by experience or formal culinary training. Familiarity with specialized kitchen equipment, temperature controls, and tools for measuring ingredients is essential. Attention to detail, creativity, and manual dexterity are crucial soft skills that set exceptional candy makers apart. These skills ensure the creation of high-quality, safe, and innovative confections that meet consumer expectations.

What are some common challenges faced by candy makers in a production environment?

Candy makers often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent product quality, meeting strict food safety standards, and managing the precise timing and temperatures required in confectionery production. Working in a fast-paced environment, they must coordinate closely with quality assurance teams and production staff to ensure each batch meets company specifications. Additionally, adapting to new recipes or equipment can require ongoing learning and flexibility.

What are candy makers?

Candy makers are professionals who create a variety of sweet confections, such as chocolates, gummies, caramels, and hard candies. They use specialized techniques and recipes to mix, cook, shape, and package candies, often working in factories, small shops, or artisanal settings. Candy makers must pay close attention to temperature, timing, and ingredient quality to ensure the final product is delicious and consistent. Their role can also include inventing new flavors and designs, as well as ensuring food safety standards are met.

What is the difference between Candy vs Pastry Chef?

AspectCandyPastry Chef
Required CredentialsFood safety certification, confectionery skillsFood safety certification, baking and pastry skills
Work EnvironmentConfectionery shops, manufacturing facilitiesBakery, restaurant, hotel kitchens
Industry UsageConfectionery and candy manufacturingBakery, hospitality, culinary arts

While both Candy makers and Pastry Chefs work with sweet treats, Candy specialists focus on confectionery products like chocolates and candies, often in manufacturing settings. Pastry Chefs create a variety of baked goods, including pastries, cakes, and desserts, typically in culinary environments. The roles overlap in skills and certifications but differ in their specific products and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Candy job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 53% Full Time, 44% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $27,154 per year, or $13.1 per hour.
Candy Maker-Zingerman's Candy Manufactory

Candy Maker-Zingerman's Candy Manufactory

Zingerman's

Ann Arbor, MI • On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Description:Zingerman's Candy Manufactory Candy MakerDescription


Full or Part-Time available. Shifts are up to 8 hours and typically between 7:00am & 8:00pm Monday through Friday. Full time availability and some weekend availability desired in November-December.


$16-$18 per HOUR (depending on experience)

(With increases after completing basic orientation and job specific training passports)


Do you love chocolate and candy in all its forms? Do you want to learn to make really great chocolate and candy from some of the best confectioners in the country? Looking for a place where you can be yourself and do good work on a dynamic and diverse team? Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory needs a Candy Maker to join our team!

Essential Functions:

Make candy from start to finish including:

  • Scale recipes: measuring ingredients for candy making accurately and quickly
  • Execute all candy making tasks following our recipes exactly.
  • Package and label candy for retail and wholesale customers
  • Clean as you go and work in a safe manner following all food safety practices.
  • Clean work tables and equipment, mop floors, and take out trash as needed.
  • Wash dishes as needed.
  • Document production & food safety tasks as needed.

Be willing to learn to:

  • Frame candy bars: layering candy components in a frame
  • Cook sugar syrups: nougat, brittle, caramel, fondant, fudge
  • Handle hot sugar with lightly gloved hands
  • Roast nuts in nut roaster
  • Whip aerations (egg whites and adding cooked sugar)
  • Temper chocolate and dip candy bars on an enrobing machine
  • Decorate molds for chocolate bonbons
  • Make and pipe fillings for chocolate bonbons
  • Use wrapping, cutting and all other equipment used for the candy making process

The Success Patterns for this position are:

  • Experience working in a high-volume commercial kitchen
  • Experience or education in Chocolate & Confections or Baking & Pastry preferred.
  • You will be comfortable working in a fast paced, detail oriented kitchen.
  • Have the ability to take direction well and execute a task both independently and as part of a team.
  • Basic math skills: adding/substracting/multiplying/dividing, converting pounds and ounces, etc
  • Able to do intricate work with your hands
  • Able to read and follow SOPs, recipes and directions
  • Able to work in a small space
  • Able to safely carry hot sugar syrup in hot pots (move from range to mixer area safely)
  • Able and comfortable handling hot sugar with lightly gloved hands
  • Able to lift, bend, stand and walk for duration of shift
  • Able to lift 50 pounds and relocate it, with or without assistance.
  • Be on time, every time for scheduled shifts
  • Read & respond to email in a timely manner.
  • Familiarity with or willingness to learn basic software applications. (Email, Google Drive, production management/traceability software).

Successful Candidates will have the following Personal Characteristics:

  • Has appreciation for chocolate and candy
  • Loves to learn and continuously improve processes
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Asks questions and wants to understand the why behind how we do what we do
  • Enjoys getting constructive performance feedback.
  • Positive and encouraging attitude
  • Likes to work with a diverse group of people, respecting each others differences
  • Likes to have fun!

Are there any benefits or perks?

After 90 days of service:

  • Company paid long term disability
  • Company contribution to medical and dental insurance
  • Company contribution towards your health savings account + rewards program
  • 401k matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met
  • Paid training
  • Paid lunch breaks
  • Paid time off
  • Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a variety of resources and services to employees and eligible dependents
  • Food discounts throughout all ZCoB businesses upon completion of orientation.

Fun Additional Benefits!

25% reimbursement for massages

Free swag

Discounts at local businesses


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